Markets to reopen before Eid: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the government has decided to reopen markets before Eid-ul-Fitr and instruction has been given in this regard.

Shops and markets will be reopened so that trading can continue during the month of Ramadan, the prime minister said.

District-based small businesses can also operate, she said, adding that necessary guidelines will be issued soon in this regard.

The government is considering extending the ongoing closure of public and private offices until May 15 to contain the spread of coronavirus, she added.

The prime minister was holding a videoconference with public representatives and officials of the districts under Rangpur division over Covid-19 issue today.

The prime minister joined the videoconference from her official residence Gono Bhaban that started around 11:00am.

The districts under the Rangpur division are: Panchagarh, Thakurgaon, Dinajpur, Nilphamari, Lalmonirhat, Kurigram, Rangpur and Gaibandha.